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Having held down three top ten spots in the Australian Indie Jazz Charts,at the same time, including the number one chart topper, "Money Talks"(from the DRMS Award nominated Blues Roots C.D. Money Talks)Terry Blankley is the epitome of a fine Canadian Artist/composer.A credit to his versatility, Terry B , is equally at home writing and performing a wide range of musical styles.From Blues to Jazz,Cajun Funk to Country, to sizzlin Boogie Woogie , his piano and voice sing with an honesty and soul that only years of experience can bring.Terry has paid his dues playing in the hallowed halls of the grand Old Opry,been one of the unsung heros in Nashville recording sessions,entertained in the hot spots of Las Vegas,and excited audiences in Ireland backing up Irish pop star Jamie Stone.Currently you can catch Terry playing clubs ,Jazz and Blues Festivals ,and Corporate Events.Check his web site for up coming events atAll this experience ,a sincere love of music, and a "regular guy " attitude always make for a musically enjoyable Terry B experience.Whether vocally carresing the lyric of the Billie Holiday classic ,"Don't Explain" or growling out the Ray Charles Hit ,Hallelujah ,How I love her so",Terry B will grab your attention and lift your spirits.In a world of manufactured ,packaged music,Terry Blankley is the "real deal", honest ,true and damn good.Treat yourself ,go check him out ,I did, and if you are a booker or agent ,book him now, you will not be dissapointed.

President Malcolm Gale,, The Talent Group Inc of Las Vegas Nevada.

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If you were looking for it, you¹d be hard-pressed to find such a laid-back,refreshing, original recording as this. Terry B (Blankley) is a localwar-horse ­ a long-time keyboard player and veteran of a bar scene that payslittle to entertain loyal patrons who expect a lot. Terry plays because hewants to, however, as evidenced on this 11-track self-release. The good newsis, his thankless dedication to craft is immediately audible from the firstregal strains of the Band-like Last Nations, sounding not unlike a backporch variation of The Weight With a voice that sounds like a gnarledcross between Springsteen and Tom Waits ­ sometimes garbled, always gruff,Blankley is blessed with a world-weary quality that underlines hisexperience. Equal parts jazz and blues, 11 original tracks includehighlights like I Can¹t Win­ featuring killer B3, tasteful piano and somewell-placed guitar (Bobby Watson) for a blues ballad that¹s laidback withoutbeing lounge. Blues is Blues is, likewise, a high mark for itsauthoritative touches, lush B3, and real-world message. Gig Blues²offsetsstraight blues with the band¹s Steely Dan-esque jazz groove as Blankley¹svoice assumes a hint of Ray Materick. Pity the package doesn¹t look likemuch ­ because the contents are a welcome surprise revealing an earnest roadwarrior bursting with confidence and ripe with original talent.